Burgaw, NC Pender Correctional Institution View
Pender Correctional Institution is a state correctional facility in Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina. It is operated by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction and primarily houses adult male inmates who have been sentenced to state prison. Unlike a county jail, it generally does not hold local pretrial detainees awaiting court, except in limited transfer or custody situations handled by state authorities. The facility’s role is to provide secure custody, supervision, and correctional programming for people serving state sentences as part of North Carolina’s prison system.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Pender Correctional Institution
To find someone held here, use the official inmate search link available on this page. Public inmate searches and rosters typically list identifying and custody information such as the person’s name, booking or admission date, charges or convictions, custody status, and current location. For a state facility, records may appear through the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction offender search rather than a county jail roster. New records do not always appear immediately after arrest, transfer, or intake; processing and data updates can take several hours. If the person does not appear right away, check again later or contact the facility or the appropriate county jail for recent arrest information.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Pender Correctional Institution?
Visitation is usually by approved visitor list and scheduled appointment. Contact the facility or check the state corrections visitation rules before going, because visiting days, times, and approval steps can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Pender Correctional Institution?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver license, state ID, or passport. Follow the dress code and do not bring prohibited items, including weapons, drugs, or unauthorized electronics.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming personal calls. They may place approved outgoing calls through the facility phone system, and video visitation may be available if offered by the state’s contracted service provider.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and offender number, and follow the current mailing address and mail rules for the facility. Mail is inspected, and items such as cash, contraband, or unauthorized photos may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to deposit money through the approved state payment system, subject to fees and limits.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Pender Correctional Institution?
Because this is a state correctional facility, most people held here are serving sentences and do not have bail. If the person is still in a pretrial case, bail is set by the court, and bond questions should be directed to the clerk of court, magistrate, or county jail where the case is pending.
What happens during the intake process at Pender Correctional Institution and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, review records, assign housing, screen for medical and safety needs, and enter information into the correctional system. Online records may take several hours or longer to update after intake, transfer, or booking.